Kazakhstan Introduces 3.3% Levy on Bets

In Kazakhstan, a 3.3% levy has been introduced on each accepted bet placed with bookmakers or totalizators.

Government Resolution

Key Provisions

Government Resolution No. 167 dated March 12 defines the procedure for distributing funds collected from bets.

Effective Date

The document comes into force on March 27, 2026.

Distribution of Funds

Support for Sports

45% is allocated to a single operator for the development of physical culture and sports.

Olympic Funding

21% is directed to the fund of the National Olympic Committee of the Republic of Kazakhstan to support Olympic sports.

Public Fund

21% is allocated to the public fund “Kazakhstan Khalkyna.”

Accounting System

13% is used to support the operation of the unified accounting system (UAS).